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Agave syrup / nectar Leader
Agave syrup / nectar7
VS
Powdered (confectioners) sugar
Powdered (confectioners) sugar1

Agave syrup / nectar leads 7–1 · 8 categories decided · 2 ties

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Agave syrup / nectar comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Agave syrup / nectar for more protein, more fiber, less sugar, more potassium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Pick Powdered (confectioners) sugar for less sodium.

Evenly matched on saturated fat and calcium.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    310 kcal
    389 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN0.09 g
    0 g
  • Carbohydrate
    76.37 g
    99.77 g
  • Fibermore is better
    WIN0.2 g
    0 g
  • Total sugarsless is better
    WIN68.03 g
    97.81 g
  • Total fat
    0.45 g
    0 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    0 g
    0 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    4 mg
    2 mgWIN
  • Potassiummore is better
    WIN4 mg
    2 mg
  • Calciummore is better
    1 mg
    1 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    WIN0.09 mg
    0.06 mg
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN1 mg
    0 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    WIN17 mg
    0 mg
  • Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.

Agave syrup / nectar vs Powdered (confectioners) sugar · Foodatron